Question

How are reflecting telescopes different from refracting telescopes?

Select one:

a.
Reflecting telescopes magnify objects; refracting telescopes minimize them.


b.
Reflecting telescopes need light sources; refracting telescopes don't.


c.
Reflecting telescopes magnify objects in outer space; refracting telescopes only magnify objects on Earth.


d.
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to collect light; refracting telescopes use lenses.

Answer 1

Well, I can't give you a straight answer but I can tell you that a reflecting telescope uses a combination of curved mirrors that reflect light.